ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
prune
advantageous
fragile
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
eloquent
rail
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
recrimination
impartial
aerate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
trove
compulsion
epistolary

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
pantomime
incisive
enormous
ethical

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."